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1.

To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully.  Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.

2.

Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold.  Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors).  To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3.

Never open the cabinet.  If something drops into the
set, contact your dealer.

4.

Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
wires.  When moving the unit, first disconnect the
power plug and the wires connected to other
equipments.  Never pull the wires themselves.

5.

The openings on the unit cover assure proper
ventilation of the unit.  If these openings are
obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will rise
rapidly; therefore, avoid placing objects against these
openings.  Install the unit in a well-ventilated area to
prevent fire or damage.
Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20
cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the
unit to prevent fire or damage.

6.

The voltage used must be the same as that specified
on this unit.  Using this unit with a higher voltage than
specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other
accidents.  YAMAHA will not be held responsible for
any damage resulting from use of this unit with a
voltage other than specified.

7.

Always set the VOLUME control to “

” before starting

the audio source play.  Increase the volume gradually
to an appropriate level after the play has been started.

8.

Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents
as this might damage the finish.  Use a clean, dry
cloth.

9.

Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding
that the unit is faulty.

10.

When not planning to use this unit for a long period
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from
the wall outlet.

11.

To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug when there is an electric storm.

12.

Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization of an
appliance is not defeated.

13.

Do not connect any audio equipment to the AC outlet
on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power
than the outlet is rated to provide.

For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug
supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an
appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

IMPORTANT:
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL

Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLACK.  The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.  Making sure
that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the
three pin plug.

When this unit is turned off by pressing the STANDBY/ON
switch on the front panel or the remote control, the
STANDBY indicator on the front panel lights up.  This
state is called the standby mode.  In this mode, this unit is
designed to consume a small amount of power.  This
unit’s power supply cannot be completely cut off from the
AC line until the POWER switch on the front panel is set
in the OFF position or the AC power cord is disconnected.

WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise
this unit may be damaged.

If this unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is
pressed:
The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to
either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this
unit’s power supply is completely cut off.

CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit.

(Europe model)

EE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

SET BEFORE POWER ON

A OR B : 6

MIN. /SPEAKER

A   B : I2

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 4

MIN. /SPEAKER

A   B : 8

MIN. /SPEAKER

SWITCHED

l00W MAX. TOTAL

MAINS

L

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Summary of Contents for AX-496/396

Page 1: ...AX 496 396 STEREO AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR STEREO OWNER S MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING G B ...

Page 2: ...d closing the front cover Close the front cover whenever the controls inside the panel are not used Ouverture et fermeture du couvercle avant Fermer le couvercle avant lorsque les commandes placées à l intérieur du panneau ne sont pas utilisées Öffnen und Schließen der Reglerfachklappe Schließen Sie die Reglerfachklappe wenn Sie die Regler im Fach nicht verwenden Öppning och stängning av frontluck...

Page 3: ...nuously Variable LOUDNESS Control v CD DVD DIRECT AMP Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest CD and DVD Sound v Remote Control Capability AX 496 only v REC OUT Selector Independent of Input Source Selection v PURE DIRECT Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound CONTENTS UNPACKING Inside of Front Cover FEATURES 1 CAUTION 2 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL 3 CONNECTIONS 4 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCT...

Page 4: ...n of an appliance is not defeated 13 Do not connect any audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide For U K customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted For details refer to the instructions described bel...

Page 5: ...e battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries AA R6 UM 3 type according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover Battery replacement If you notice that the remote control must be used closer to the main unit the batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones Notes Use AA R6 UM 3...

Page 6: ...ts after all connections are completed All connections must be correct that is to say L left to L R right to R to and to Also refer to the owner s manual for each of your components Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio video units except speakers The output or input terminals of YAMAHA audio video units numbered 1 2 3 4 etc on the rear panel must be connected to the same numbered terminals of th...

Page 7: ... this unit may be damaged If this unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is pressed The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end If so set the switch to either end when this unit s power supply is completely cut off Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets Right position If you use one pair of speakers the impedance of each speaker must be 4Ω or higher If...

Page 8: ...IRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD LOUDNESS 5 6 7 4 3 2 l FLAT I0 30dB 9 8 4 3 2 1 8 9 0 B C E G F A 6 7 NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX 496 VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 TREBLE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R SPEAKERS A ON OFF B STANDBY ON POWER ON OFF STANDBY INPUT PURE DIRECT CD DVD DIRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD...

Page 9: ...ITOR is pressed 7 CD DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator Press this switch and the indicator above it lights up You can listen to a CD or DVD source in the purest sound with this function Refer to page 12 for details Press this switch again to cancel this function 8 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control 9 PHONES jack When you listen with headphones connect the headphones to the P...

Page 10: ...l tape decks DIR A B and A B apply only to double cassette tape decks Pressing DIR A will reverse the tape direction on a single cassette tape deck with the automatic reverse function 2 CD player keys These keys control compact disc players DISC SKIP is used for disc changers only 3 Tuner keys These keys control tuners PRESET Press this key to select the next preset station number PRESET Press thi...

Page 11: ... when you listen to a source press TAPE MONITOR to turn off the TAPE MONITOR indicator When you finish using this unit Press STANDBY ON again to set this unit in the standby mode The STANDBY indicator lights up To completely cut off this unit s power supply from the AC line Press POWER to release it outward OFF OPERATION 2 8 4 m Playing a source VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 ...

Page 12: ... to another source by selecting it with the INPUT selector will not affect the recording VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 TREBLE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R SPEAKERS A ON OFF B STANDBY ON POWER ON OFF STANDBY INPUT CD DVD DIRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD LOUDNESS 5 6 7 4 3 2 l FLAT I0 30dB 9 8 REC OUT CD DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE...

Page 13: ...UX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD TAPE MONITOR VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 TREBLE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R SPEAKERS A ON OFF B STANDBY ON POWER ON OFF STANDBY INPUT CD DVD DIRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD LOUDNESS 5 6 7 4 3 2 l FLAT I0 30dB 9 8 REC OUT CD TUNER PHONO TAPE MD AUX TAPE MONITOR 4 2 1 Notes on recording The ...

Page 14: ... AMP switch will function Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the low frequency response TREBLE Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the high frequency response Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control This control compensates for the human ears loss of sensitivity to high and...

Page 15: ...rn on the power to this unit Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position Switch off the CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch The CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch or PURE DIRECT switch for AX 496 only must be switched OFF to use those controls Replace the batteries with new ones The remote control will function from a maximum range of 6 meters and no more than 30 degrees off axis from the front panel Reposition of t...

Page 16: ...HF A Network CD DVD DIRECT AMP ON 35 µV Control Section Input Sensitivity Impedance CD DVD etc 150 mV 47 kΩ PHONO 2 5 mV 47 kΩ Output Level REC OUT 150 mV 1 6 kΩ Headphone Output 0 25V 680Ω Channel Separation 1 kHz 10 kHz CD DVD Input 5 1 kΩ Terminated 65 dB 50 dB Tone Control Characteristics BASS 510 dB 20 Hz TREBLE 510 dB 20 kHz Continuous LOUDNESS Control Attenuation 30 dB 1 kHz General Power S...

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